Scholarships

I've noticed that you have a new scholarship called the Dara Kaufman Memorial Scholarship for International Study. Can this scholarship be used for any study abroad program or is it only for certain countries?

Response:
~The Dara Kaufman Scholarship can be used toward USM approved study abroad in any international destination. In order to be eligible you must go through the USM study abroad process and receive formal approval for your program. Other key eligibility guidelines include: minimum 3.2 GPA, Maine residency and financial need.

Question

I don’t understand USM’s residency requirement. Does it mean that I can’t study abroad during my senior year? Or does it mean that I must do 30 credits when I come back from studying abroad?


USM’s policy states that “for all baccalaureate degrees at the University, a minimum of 30 credit hours including at least 9 in the major field of study must be completed while registered in the school or college from which the degree is sought.”

If you want to study away during your last 30 credits you must request a waiver of this residency requirement. The dean’s office will review your academic record to see that you’ve met the requirements above. TYPICALLY if a student has done the majority of their degree at USM they can be approved for a waiver. However, if a student already has lots of transfer credits, a waiver might not be granted.

For guidance on how to request the waiver talk with an advisor in the Office of International Exchange.

International Calls

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Cheers!

Deadlines and Dates!!

Hi Guys - A few deadlines and dates to keep in mind for SPRING:

~Study Abroad programs for Fall 2008: February 29

~National Student Exchange for Fall '08: February 15

But don't wait until the last minuet, spaces may be limited!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adding a new exchange school?

Hi,
There are no Swiss schools on your list of exchange sites. Is it possible for a student to propose a school that is not on your list and might they become a future exchange site?
Thanks!
R.H.

Letters of Recommendation

Hi,
I am planning on studying abroad in Australia this Spring and I am
beginning the application process. I was wondering what the letter of
recommendations should entail and where my professors should mail them
when they are complete.
- JL

Transferring to USM this Fall

Hey,
I'm transferring to USM in the Fall. I've been a student at another school for the past year. How soon can I study away?
- Sally